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Our client operates at the forefront of software-defined defence, developing next-generation, software-centric capabilities that redefine how modern defence systems are built, deployed and scaled.
The company is deeply embedded within the defence ecosystem, with strong industry relationships and a highly technical, exceptionally accomplished team.
You will build the scalable organisational architecture of a high-growth, VC-backed defence technology company.
Working directly with the CEO & Founder, you will shape performance, leadership, team and culture at a strategic level.
You will be responsible for developing a high-performance, resilient organisation during a phase of dynamic growth. The role combines strategic organisational design with recruiting excellence and performance management.
Tasks
- Strategic sparring partner to the CEO on all organisational and people-related matters
- Design and implementation of a scalable organisational architecture with clearly defined roles, responsibilities, and decision-making processes
- Development of first- and second-line leadership through structured leadership coaching
- Stabilisation of the organisation during growth phases through building a positive conflict culture and clearly defined alignment mechanisms
- Design and implementation of a company-wide performance management system with clear goal-setting frameworks and identification of performance gaps
- Introduction of structured feedback, review, and decision-making cycles across all organisational levels
- Leadership and scaling of the recruiting team based on clearly defined KPI models, with full ownership of leadership hiring and critical key positions
- Development and presentation of People KPI reporting for investors and the Board
Requirements
- Several years of experience as VP/Head of People or Head of HR
- Proven track record in building scalable organisational and performance structures within a VC-backed B2B scale-up
- Experience in building and leading recruiting teams, including leadership hiring
- Experience working in high-performance environments with rapid delivery cycles
- Confidence in working with investors and management boards
- Strong entrepreneurial mindset, decisiveness, and assertiveness
- Effective communicator with high analytical capability and a data-driven working style
Benefits
- Direct collaboration with the CEO & Founder (serial scale-up founder)
- Significant strategic ownership and creative latitude
- A key role in the company’s next growth phase
- Board-level visibility and impact
